Cost of living in Kisumu, Kenya vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kisumu (Kenya) is 33% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling500 (C$5.76) | C$17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling800 (C$9) | C$12 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling500 (C$5.76) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling90 (C$1.04) | C$2.43 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling195 (C$2.25) | C$3.97 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling115 (C$1.33) | C$2.82 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling200 (C$2.30) | C$3.21 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling150 (C$1.73) | C$1.89 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling217 (C$2.50) | C$3.29 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling4,000 (C$46) | C$19 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling153 (C$1.76) | C$2.64 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling80 (C$0.92) | C$2.63 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kisumu (Kenya) is 57% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling40,000 (C$461) | C$1,961 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling20,000 (C$230) | C$1,723 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling4,000 (C$46) | C$209 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling30,000 (C$346) | C$1,579 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$1,147 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling10,000 (C$115) | C$78 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,500 (C$40) | C$64 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling35,000 (C$403) | C$464 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling15,000 (C$173) | C$152 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling500 (C$5.76) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Kisumu (Kenya) is 63% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,500 (C$29) | C$72 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,375 (C$27) | C$83 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,500 (C$52) | C$122 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,000 (C$69) | C$129 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kisumu (Kenya) is 38% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,000,000 (C$11,522) | C$21,915 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling105 (C$1.21) | C$1.24 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,000 (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kisumu (Kenya) is 45% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling350 (C$4.03) | C$11 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,000 (C$12) | C$21 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$103 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling450 (C$5.18) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling188 (C$2.16) | C$5.11 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (C$3.46) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling150 (C$1.73) | C$5.33 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling400 (C$4.61) | C$2.48 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling400 (C$4.61) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kisumu (Kenya) is 35% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,500 (C$29) | C$52 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,000 (C$12) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,000 (C$23) | C$124 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,750 (C$55) | C$87 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,000 (C$12) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling300 (C$3.46) | C$5.39 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling250 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling98,760 (C$1,138) | C$610 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (C$0.05) | C$0.40 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,000 (C$35) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$12 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 120 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kisumu (Kenya) is 44% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,500 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$3,067 (Shilling266,193) in Kisumu.
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